Publications

  1. Indian patent (provisional) filed on “A process for algal spent recycling and metabolites production” Inventors: Prajapati, S.K., Rana, M. S. Application no. 202111043885, Dated Sep 28, 2021
  1. Indian patent filed on “Hybrid biofilm-suspended photobioreactor for high density algae cultivation” Inventors: Sanjeev Kumar Prajapati & Mohit Singh Rana. Application no. 202011028602, Dated June 17, 2021
  1. Indian patent granted on “A method of bio-harvesting and pre-treating algal biomass and uses thereof” Inventors: Anushree Malik, Sanjeev Kumar Prajapati, Virendra Kumar Vijay & Arghya Bhattacharya. Patent no. 324527, Dated Nov 06, 2019

International:

  1. Mamta, Prajapati, S.K.* (2021). Use of reverse osmosis reject from drinking water plant for microalgal biomass production. Water Research, 210, 117989. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2021.117989 (Q1, IF: 11.236)
  1. Rana, M.S., Prajapati, S.K.* (2021). Stimulating Stimulating effects of glycerol on the growth, phycoremediation and biofuel potential of Chlorella pyrenoidosa cultivated in wastewater. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 24, 102082. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2021.102082 (Q1, IF: 5.263)
  1. Rana, M.S., Prajapati, S.K.* (2021). Resolving the dilemma of iron bioavailability to microalgae for commercial sustenance. Algal Research, 59, 102458. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2021.102458 (Q1, IF: 4.401)
  1. Rana, M.S., Prajapati, S.K.* (2021). Microwave-assisted pretreatment of wet microalgal biomass for recovery of biofuel precursors. Fuel, 305, 121610. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121610 (Q1, IF: 6.609)
  1. Bhushan, S., Rana, M.S., Bhandari, M., Sharma, A.K., Simsek, H., Prajapati, S.K.* (2021). Enzymatic pretreatment of algal biomass has different optimal conditions for biogas and bioethanol routes. Chemosphere 284, 131264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131264 (Q1, IF: 7.086)
  1. Mamta, Rana, M.S., Sharma, A.K., Parambil, J.V., Prajapati, S.K* (2021). Potential of reverse osmosis reject water as a growth medium for the production of algal metabolites–A state-of-the-art review. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 40, 101849, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2020.101849. (Q1, IF: 5.485)
  1. Biswas, T., Bhushan, S., Prajapati, S.K Chaudhuri, S. R (2021) An eco-friendly strategy for dairy wastewater remediation with high lipid microalgae-bacterial biomass production. Journal of Environmental Management 286, 112196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112196 (Q1, IF: 6.789)
  1. Kalia, S., Bhattacharya, A., Prajapati, S.K., Malik, A., 2021. Utilization of starch effluent from a textile industry as a fungal growth supplement for enhanced α-amylase production for industrial application. Chemosphere 279, 130554. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130554 (Q1, IF: 7.086)
  1. Rana, M.S, Bhushan, S., Prajapati, S.K* (2020). New insights on improved growth and biogas production potential of Chlorella pyrenoidosa through intermittent iron oxide nanoparticle supplementation. Scientific Reports- Nature 1, 14119. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-71141-4 (Q1, IF: 4.379)
  1. Bhatt, A., Arora, P., Prajapati, S.K* (2020). Occurrence, fates and potential treatment approaches for removal of viruses from wastewater: A review with emphasis on SARS-CoV-2. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 8(5), 104429. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2020.104429 (Q1, IF: 5.909)
  1. Bhatt, A., Arora, P., Prajapati, S.K* (2020). Can algal derived bioactive metabolites serve as potential therapeutics for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 like viral infection? Frontiers in Microbiology, 11, 596374. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2020.596374 (Q1, IF: 5.640)
  1. Rana, M. S., Bhushan, S., Sudhakar, D. R., Prajapati, S. K*. (2020). Effect of iron oxide nanoparticles on growth and biofuel potential of Chlorella spp. Algal Research, 49, 101942. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2020.101942   (Q1, IF: 4.401)
  1. Bhushan, S., Kalra, A., Simsek, H., Kumar, G., Prajapati, S. K*. (2020). Current trends and prospects in microalgae-based bioenergy production. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 104025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2020.104025  (Q1, IF: 5.909)
  1. Kumar, P., Bhattacharya, A., Prajapati, S. K*., Malik, A., & Vijay, V. K. (2020) Anaerobic co-digestion of waste microalgal biomass with cattle dung in a pilot-scale reactor: effect of seasonal variations and long-term stability assessment. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-00778-y (Q2, IF: 4.987)
  1. Bhushan, S., Rana, M. S., Mamta, Nandan, N., Prajapati, S. K*. (2019). Energy harnessing from banana plant wastes – A review. Bioresource Technology Reports, 100212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2019.100212 (Cite score: 3.8)
  1. Kumar, P., Prajapati, S.K.*, Malik, A., Vijay, V.K., (2019). Evaluation of biomethane potential of waste algal biomass collected from eutrophied lake: effect of source of inocula, co-substrate, and VS loading. J. Appl. Phycol. 31, 533–545. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-018-1585 (Q2, IF: 3.215)
  1. Thawani, M., Hans, N., Samuchiwal, S., Prajapati, S.K.*, (2018). Improved methane yield from wastewater grown algal biomass. Water Sci. Technol. 78, 81–91. https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2018.029 (Q3, IF: 1.915)
  1. Kumar, P., Prajapati, S.K.*, Malik, A., Vijay, V.K., (2017). Cultivation of native algal consortium in semi-continuous pilot scale raceway pond for greywater treatment coupled with potential methane production. J. Environ. Chem. Eng. 5, 5581–5587. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2017.10.044 (Q1, IF: 5.909)
  1. Bhattacharya, A., Mathur, M., Kumar, P., Prajapati, S.K., Malik, A., (2017). A rapid method for fungal assisted algal flocculation: Critical parameters & mechanism insights. Algal Res. 21, 42–51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2016.10.022 (Q1, IF: 4.401)
  1. Choudhary, P., Prajapati, S.K., Kumar, P., Malik, A., Pant, K.K., (2017). Development and performance evaluation of an algal biofilm reactor for treatment of multiple wastewaters and characterization of biomass for diverse applications. Bioresour. Technol. 224, 276–284. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2016.10.078 (Q1, IF: 9.642)
  1. Choudhary, P., Prajapati, S.K., Malik, A., (2016). Screening native microalgal consortia for biomass production and nutrient removal from rural wastewaters for bioenergy applications. Ecol. Eng. 91, 221–230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2015.11.056 (Q1, IF: 4.035)
  1. Hammed, A.M., Prajapati, S.K., Simsek, S., Simsek, H., (2016). Growth regime and environmental remediation of microalgae. Algae 31, 189–204. https://doi.org/10.4490/algae.2016.31.8.28 (Q1, IF: 2.5)
  1. Prajapati, S.K., Bhattacharya, A., Kumar, P., Malik, A., Vijay, V.K., (2016). A method for simultaneous bioflocculation and pretreatment of algal biomass targeting improved methane production. Green Chem. 18, 5230–5238. https://doi.org/10.1039/C6GC01483F (Q1, IF: 10.182)
  1. Prajapati, S.K., Bhattacharya, A., Malik, A., Vijay, V.K., (2015). Pretreatment of algal biomass using fungal crude enzymes. Algal Res. 8, 8–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2014.12.011 (Q1, IF: 4.401)
  1. Prajapati, S.K., Malik, A., Vijay, V.K., Sreekrishnan, T.R., (2015). Enhanced methane production from algal biomass through short duration enzymatic pretreatment and codigestion with carbon rich waste. RSC Adv. 5, 67175–67183. https://doi.org/10.1039/c5ra12670c (Q1, IF: 3.361)
  1. Prajapati, S.K., Choudhary, P., Malik, A., Vijay, V.K., (2014). Algae mediated treatment and bioenergy generation process for handling liquid and solid waste from dairy cattle farm. Bioresour. Technol. 167, 260–268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2014.06.038 (Q1, IF: 9.642)
  1. Prajapati, S.K., Kumar, P., Malik, A., Choudhary, P., (2014). Exploring Pellet Forming Filamentous Fungi as Tool for Harvesting Non-flocculating Unicellular Microalgae. Bioenergy Res. 7, 1430–1440. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-014-9481-1 (Q2, IF: 2.814)
  1. Prajapati, S.K., Kumar, P., Malik, A., Vijay, V.K., (2014). Bioconversion of algae to methane and subsequent utilization of digestate for algae cultivation: A closed loop bioenergy generation process. Bioresour. Technol. 158, 174–180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2014.02.023 (Q1, IF: 9.642)
  1. Prajapati, S.K., Malik, A., Vijay, V.K., (2014). Comparative evaluation of biomass production and bioenergy generation potential of Chlorella spp. through anaerobic digestion. Appl. Energy 114, 790–797. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.08.021 (Q1, IF: 9.746)
  1. Prajapati, S.K., Kaushik, P., Malik, A., Vijay, V.K., (2013). Phycoremediation coupled production of algal biomass, harvesting and anaerobic digestion: Possibilities and challenges. Biotechnol. Adv. 31, 1408–1425. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biotechadv.2013.06.005 (Q1, IF: 14.227)
  1. Prajapati, S.K., Kaushik, P., Malik, A., Vijay, V.K., (2013). Phycoremediation and biogas potential of native algal isolates from soil and wastewater. Bioresour. Technol. 135, 232–238. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2012.08.069 (Q1, IF: 9.642)

 

National:

  1. Prajapati, K., P. Choudhary, Choudhary, P., Chawla, P., Malik, A., Vijay, V. K. (2014). Apshisht jal ainvam crabon di oxide ke pabandhan tatha biogas utpadan me shaival ki bhumika. Jigyasa (IIT Delhi) 27&28: 98-103
  1. Prajapati, K., Choudhary, P., Chawla, P., Sharma, G., Malik, A., Vijay, V. K. Sharma, S., Sreekrishnan, T. R. (2012). Shaival ke Bahumukhi Upyog (Vaijyanic Samiksha), Jigyasa (IIT Delhi) 25: 112 – 5.
  1. Prajapati, K., Choudhary, P., Chawla, P., Sharma, G., Malik, A., Vijay, V. K. Sharma, S., Sreekrishnan, T. R. (2012). Chlorella minutissima shaival: Apshisht jal pravandhan ainvam biogas utpadan., Jigyasa (IIT Delhi) 25: 139 – 41

International:

  1. Rana M. S., Prajapati S. K. Role of iron oxide nanoparticle for improved biogas productivity from microalgae, Recent trends in clean technologies for sustainable environment (CTSE-2021), May 6-7, 2021, Chennai, India (online) 
  1. Bhatt A., Prajapati S. K., Arora P. Life cycle assessment of an SBR-based sewage treatment plant and development of algae-based scenarios. 1BV.1.11 Mini-Oral with Poster presentation at 29th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition (EUBCE); 26th-29th April 2021 (Online)
  1. Bhatt A., Arora P., K. Prajapati. Recent advancements in microalgae-mediated pathogenremoval for wastewater disinfection: current status and challenges. CTSE-1080 Oral presentation at Second International Virtual Conference on Recent Trends In “Clean Technologies for Sustainable Environment” (CTSE- 2021); 6th-7th May 2021
  1. Choudhary P., Prajapati S.K., Kumar P., Malik A., Pant K.K. Livestock wastewater treatment by outdoor microalgae cultivation. 167. Oral Presentation at 4th International Science Congress; 8th -9th December 2014 at Udaipur, India
  1. Kumar, P. Choudhary, S. K. Prajapati, A. Malik, V.K Vijay. Comparative evaluation of microalgae growth in liquid digestate obtained from algae and cattle dung digestion. 190. Oral Presentation at 4th International Science Congress held during 8th -9th December 2014 at Udaipur, India
  1. Malik A., Prajapati S. K., Choudhary P., Kumar P., Vijay V. K. ALgas: A sustainable approach for wastewater treatment coupled Bioenergy generation. “Indo-German Joint Scientific Workshop on Water and Wastewater Management for Sustainable Development” held at IIT Delhi, India during January 30-31, 2014
  1. Prajapati S. K, Kaushik P., Choudhary P., Malik A., Vijay V. K. Role of algae in wastewater treatment and fermentative biogas production. (Oral presentation) in 2nd International Science Congress held during 8-9 December, 2012 at Vrindavan (Mathura), UP, India 
  1. Kumar G. S., Kumar S. Agent based modeling of algal production of biofuel. Poster presented in “International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Renewable Energy” held during 18-21 August, 2010 at College of Engineering, Anna University Chennai, India 

 

National:

  1. Choudhary, S. K. Prajapati, P. Kumar, A. Malik, K.K. Pant. Utilization of livestock wastewater for Chroococcus sp.1 cultivation in an indoor vs outdoor open photobioreactor. Poster presented in Open House I2 Tech 2015 held on 18 April, 2015 at IIT Delhi
  1. Kumar, P. Choudhary, S. K. Prajapati, A. Malik, V.K Vijay. Evaluation of growth of microalgae on liquid digestate. Poster presented in Open House I2 Tech 2015 held on 18 April, 2015 at IIT Delhi
  1. Choudhary P., Prajapati S. K., Kumar P., Chawla P., Malik A., Vijay V.K. 2013. Biomass and biogas production for microalgae cultivated on rural sector wastewater. Poster presented in Open House I2 Tech 2013 held on 20th April, 2013 at IIT Delhi
  1. Choudhary P., Prajapati S. K., Kumar P., Chawla P., Malik A. Biogas slurry as nutrient supplement for algae cultivation. Poster presented in Open House I2 Tech 2013 held on 20th April, 2013 at IIT Delhi
  1. Prajapati S. K., Choudhary P., Malik A., Vijay V. K. Estimation of biogas production potential of Spirulina NCIM5143 cultivated in wastewater. Poster presented in National Convention on “Current and Emerging Trends in Indian Biogas and Bio-fertilizer Development” held on 16th September, 2012 at IIT Delhi, New Delhi India
  1. Prajapati S. K., Malik A., Vijay V.K. Biogas from algal biomass: a carbon negative energy option. Poster presented in Open House I2 Tech 2012 held on 21st April, 2012 at IIT Delhi
  1. Kaushik P., Maheshwari G., Prajapati S. K., Malik A., Sharma S. Phycoremediation of wastewater in rural sector. Poster presented in Open House I2 Tech 2012 held on 21st April, 2012 at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
  1. Gattani M. K., Prajapati S. K., Kumar G. S., Singhal S. Sustainable development in Uttarakhand through biogas technology: A field survey study. (Oral Presentation) in “National Seminar on Sustainable Development of Uttarakhand” at UPES, Dehradun in 2010
  1. Ankita, Arora P., Prajapati, S.K* (2021) Assessing algae-based wastewater treatment—a life cycle assessment approach. In Clean Energy and Resource Recovery Wastewater Treatment Plants as Biorefineries (pp. 137-153). Elsevier
  1. Mamta, Bhushan, S., Rana, M.S., Raychaudhuri S., Simsek, H., Prajapati, S.K* (2020) Algae- and bacteria-driven technologies for pharmaceutical remediation in wastewater. In Removal of Toxic Pollutants Through Microbiological and Tertiary Treatment (pp. 373 – 408). Elsevier.
  1. Chhaya, Raychoudhury, T., & Prajapati, S. K*. (2020). Bioremediation of Pharmaceuticals in Water and Wastewater. In Microbial Bioremediation & Biodegradation (pp. 425-446). Springer, Singapore.
  1. Rana, M. S., Bhushan, S., Prajapati, S. K.*, & Kavitha, S. (2020). Techno-economic analysis and environmental aspects of food waste management. In Food Waste to Valuable Resources (pp. 325-342). Academic Press. 
  1. Bhatt, A., Arora, P., Prajapati, S.K* Assessing algae-based wastewater treatment – a Life Cycle Assessment approach. In Clean Energy and Resource Recovery (Elsevier).
  1. Bhushan S., Ashwin K, Simsek H, Swati S and Prajapati SK* (2018). Algal-bacterial processes for wastewater remediation: Application of Microalgae in Wastewater Treatment, Springer Nature.
  1. Dubey A., Mishra V., Prajapati S. K*, Ahmed S. U., Goswami, M. Nanotoxicity on Human and Plant Pathogenic Microbes and Aquatic Organisms. Environmental Toxicity of Nanomaterials (2018). CRC Press.
  1. Mishra V., Dubey A., Prajapati S.K*. Algal biomass pretreatment for improved biofuel production. Algal Biofuels: Recent advances and future prospects (2017).
  1. Choudhary P., Bhattacharya A, Prajapati S.K, Kaushik P, Malik A. (2014). Phycoremediation coupled biomethanation of microalgal biomass. Handbook of Microalgae: Biotechnology Advances 483-499,